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Botanical Art & Nature Sounds: A Sussex Bank Holiday Treat
2 May
Summary
- Botanical art fair runs May 1-4 featuring over 100 European artists.
- Musician Guy Chambers performs piano recital on May 2.
- Event includes immersive nature sound performance and sculpture garden.
Chichester is set to host a vibrant celebration of botanical art this bank holiday weekend, with the ROSA Botanical Art Fair taking place at West Dean Gardens from May 1 to May 4.
The event will bring together over 100 artists and performers from across Europe, showcasing a diverse range of creative talent. Attendees can anticipate a sculpture garden, contemporary floristry, and a dedicated botanical art exhibition.
Notably, songwriter Guy Chambers, who has collaborated with artists like Robbie Williams, is scheduled to perform a piano recital on May 2. The fair will also feature an "Listening to Nature" performance by Forests Without Frontiers, offering an immersive auditory experience of amplified natural sounds.
Poet Peter Owen Jones will also present a performance exploring themes of nature and digital disconnection. ROSA, the not-for-profit organization behind the fair, aims to promote Sussex's cultural economy and support local artists and makers.
